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RBI Officer Grade B Recruitment 2026
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has published a job advertisement for the Grade B position of 60 officers. Candidates who meet the requirements can apply online here. The application deadline is May 20, 2026.
For UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) candidates, the RBI Grade B officer position is frequently regarded as one of the best alternative career options. It offers a similar but more specialized professional focus along with a prestigious, stable, and well-paid opportunity (with a CTC of roughly ₹30–34 lakh annually).
For UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) candidates, the RBI Grade B officer position is frequently regarded as one of the best alternative career options. It offers a similar but more specialized professional focus along with a prestigious, stable, and well-paid opportunity (with a CTC of roughly ₹30–34 lakh annually).
1. Officer in Gr B (DR) – General
No of posts: 40 posts
Category-wise vacancy:
# UR: 16
# SC: 7
# ST: 4
# OBC: 9
# EWS: 4
# SC: 7
# ST: 4
# OBC: 9
# EWS: 4
2. Officer in Gr B (DR) – DEPR
No of posts: 10 posts
Category-wise vacancy:
# UR: 4
# SC: 3
# ST: 1# OBC: 1
# EWS: 1
3. Officer in Gr B (DR) – DSIM
# UR: 4
# SC: 3
# ST: 1# OBC: 1
# EWS: 1
3. Officer in Gr B (DR) – DSIM
No of posts: 10 posts
Category-wise vacancy:
# UR: 4
# SC: 1
# ST: 0
# OBC: 4
# EWS: 1
# UR: 4
# SC: 1
# ST: 0
# OBC: 4
# EWS: 1
Pay scale: ₹78450-4050(9)-114900-EB-4050(2)-123000-4650(4)-141600 (16 years)
Candidates from the General Category or EWS who have already taken the Phase-I Examination for this position or positions six times are ineligible to apply. Candidates who are SC, ST, OBC, or PwBD are exempt from this restriction provided the positions are designated for them.
Eligibility Criteria
Age Requirement: As of April 1st, 2026, the candidate must be at least 21 years old and not older than 30. For example, he or she must have been born between April 02, 1996, and April 01, 2005.
Age Relaxation: The age relaxation for each category is listed below.
Age Relaxation: The age relaxation for each category is listed below.
# SC/ST: 5 years
# OBC: 3 years
# PwD (Unreserved): 10 years
# PwD (OBC): 13 years
# PwD (SC/ST): 15 years
# OBC: 3 years
# PwD (Unreserved): 10 years
# PwD (OBC): 13 years
# PwD (SC/ST): 15 years
Educational Qualification:
Officer Gr. B (DR)-General: Post-graduation in any discipline or equivalent technical or professional qualification with at least 55% marks (pass marks for SC/ST/PwBD applicants) in the total of all semesters or years, or graduation in any discipline or equivalent technical or professional qualification with at least 60% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwBD applicants).
Officer Gr. B (DR)-DEPR:
Essential:
a) An MA or MSc in Economics, or an MA or MSc in courses like Quantitative Economics, Mathematical Economics, Applied Economics, Econometrics, Financial Economics, Business Economics, Agricultural Economics, Industrial Economics, Development Economics, and International Economics (where "Economics" is the primary component* of the curriculum/syllabus).
b) MA/MSc in Finance or MA/MSc in courses like Quantitative Finance, Mathematical Finance, Quantitative Techniques, International Finance, Business Finance, Banking and Trade Finance, International and Trade Finance, Corporate Finance, Project and Infrastructure Finance, and Agri Business Finance (where "Finance" is the principal constituent* of the curriculum/syllabus).
c) For a) and b) above, a minimum of 55% of the possible points, or an equivalent grade, must be earned over the course of all semesters or years from an accredited Indian or
Essential:
a) An MA or MSc in Economics, or an MA or MSc in courses like Quantitative Economics, Mathematical Economics, Applied Economics, Econometrics, Financial Economics, Business Economics, Agricultural Economics, Industrial Economics, Development Economics, and International Economics (where "Economics" is the primary component* of the curriculum/syllabus).
b) MA/MSc in Finance or MA/MSc in courses like Quantitative Finance, Mathematical Finance, Quantitative Techniques, International Finance, Business Finance, Banking and Trade Finance, International and Trade Finance, Corporate Finance, Project and Infrastructure Finance, and Agri Business Finance (where "Finance" is the principal constituent* of the curriculum/syllabus).
c) For a) and b) above, a minimum of 55% of the possible points, or an equivalent grade, must be earned over the course of all semesters or years from an accredited Indian or
Desirable:
a doctorate in economics, expertise conducting research or teaching in the discipline, or publishing in a reputable journal.
Officer in DSIM's Gr B (DR):
a doctorate in economics, expertise conducting research or teaching in the discipline, or publishing in a reputable journal.
Officer in DSIM's Gr B (DR):
Essential:
a) A master's degree in statistics, mathematics, mathematical statistics, applied statistics, quantitative economics, econometrics, informatics, or any other related field from an accredited Indian or foreign university or institute that has been approved by the government, UGC, or AICTE, or an equivalent grade or CGPA in any of these fields.
OR
b) A master's degree from an accredited Indian or foreign university or institute that has been approved or recognized by the government, UGC, or AICTE, with a minimum of 55% of the possible points across all semesters or years, or an equivalent grade or CGPA in data science, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data analytics, or any other related branches of these fields.
a) A master's degree in statistics, mathematics, mathematical statistics, applied statistics, quantitative economics, econometrics, informatics, or any other related field from an accredited Indian or foreign university or institute that has been approved by the government, UGC, or AICTE, or an equivalent grade or CGPA in any of these fields.
OR
b) A master's degree from an accredited Indian or foreign university or institute that has been approved or recognized by the government, UGC, or AICTE, with a minimum of 55% of the possible points across all semesters or years, or an equivalent grade or CGPA in data science, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data analytics, or any other related branches of these fields.
b) A master's degree from an accredited Indian or foreign university or institute that has been approved or recognized by the government, UGC, or AICTE, with a minimum of 55% of the possible points across all semesters or years, or an equivalent grade or CGPA in data science, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data analytics, or any other related branches of these fields;
C) A four-year bachelor's degree in statistics, mathematical statistics, applied statistics, quantitative economics, econometrics, informatics, data science, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data analytics, or any other related fields from an accredited Indian or foreign university or institute that has been approved by the government, UGC, or AICTE, or an equivalent grade or CGPA.
C) A four-year bachelor's degree in statistics, mathematical statistics, applied statistics, quantitative economics, econometrics, informatics, data science, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data analytics, or any other related fields from an accredited Indian or foreign university or institute that has been approved by the government, UGC, or AICTE, or an equivalent grade or CGPA.
Desirable:
(i) Candidates holding doctorates in fields relating to the aforementioned areas will be given preference.
(ii) Experience conducting research or teaching and publishing in reputable publications will be regarded as an extra credential.
(i) Candidates holding doctorates in fields relating to the aforementioned areas will be given preference.
(ii) Experience conducting research or teaching and publishing in reputable publications will be regarded as an extra credential.
How to Apply
# Scroll down, go to Important Web-Links section .
# Click on Online Application Form link .
# A new webpage will be opened.
# Enter all your personal and educational details as required .
# Upload your passport sized photograph and signature and other required documents.
# Pay the application fee as per your category and at the end click on submit button .
# Don't forget to take a print of submitted application form .
# Click on Online Application Form link .
# A new webpage will be opened.
# Enter all your personal and educational details as required .
# Upload your passport sized photograph and signature and other required documents.
# Pay the application fee as per your category and at the end click on submit button .
# Don't forget to take a print of submitted application form .
Important Dates
Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR)- General:
- Starting Date to Apply Online & Payment of Fee: 29th April 2026
- Last Date to Apply Online & Payment of Fee: May 20th 2026 till 06:00 PM
- Dates of Online/ Written Examinations:
Phase-I: June 13th, 2026
Phase-II: July 25th, 2026
Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR)- DEPR/ DSIM:
Phase-I: June 14th, 2026
Phase-II: July 26th, 2026
Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR)- DSIM ?
Interviews and online/written examinations (WE) will be used for selection. The exam consists of three papers. Paper I: Statistical Objective Type, and Paper II and III: Descriptive Type.
Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR)- DEPR)
Interviews and online/written examinations (WE) will be used for selection. The exam consists of four papers. Paper I: Objective Type (on Economics) and Paper II: Descriptive Type (on English) will be included in Phase I of the test. Paper I: Descriptive Type (on Economics) and Paper II: Descriptive Type (on Economics) will be included in Phase II.
Phase-II Online
Phase-I Online (Objective Type)
It will include assessments of:
i. Awareness in general
ii. English language proficiency, iii. aptitude for math, and iv. reasoning
Candidates must receive the minimum scores required by the Board, both individually for each test and collectively. Candidates will be shortlisted for Phase-II of the exam based on the total marks earned in Phase-I if they receive the minimum scores required for each test individually.
i. Awareness in general
ii. English language proficiency, iii. aptitude for math, and iv. reasoning
Candidates must receive the minimum scores required by the Board, both individually for each test and collectively. Candidates will be shortlisted for Phase-II of the exam based on the total marks earned in Phase-I if they receive the minimum scores required for each test individually.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
| SC/ST/PwBD | Rs.100/- + 18%GST |
| GEN/OBC/EWSs | Rs.850/- + 18%GST |
| Staff | Nil |
Important Web-Links
| Online Application Form | Click Here |
| Advertisement Details | Click Here |
| WhatsApp Channel | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
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